The Kinesthetic LearnerThe Kinesthetic Learner or Tactile Learner (aka: The Interactive Learner) * learns by doing, discovering, and touching. * will often wiggle, doodle, tap, move constantly, drum fingers, rock, switch positions. * uses body movement and gestures, e.g. “talking with their hands” and touching others. * can be moody and emotional and learn through emotions. * requires physical activity and movement and benefit from hands-on activity. * capable taking things apart and putting things back together. * enjoys activities with touch such as: fieldtrips, typing, science experiments, crafts, and knitting. * learns through mastery and practice. * Distracted easily by environment and need breaks from routine. * Remember who, what and when, instead of visual images or sounds. * tend to have hobbies which involve collecting and exploration. * drawn towards physical sports, like martial arts. * may have an intolerance for hard surfaces and prefer walking or standing to sitting. * gains knowledge through practical experience, manipulating objects, trying things outt and being actively involved. * challenges with penmanship and spelling. *Is not very attentive to visual or auditory presentations and often a poor listener. If you are a kinesthetic learner you might have a hard time sitting still and reading all of this and might be tapping your foot or pencil. |
